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GR57 XMH

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,202 mi
Last recorded192,202 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 XMH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 192,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 192,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 180,256 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discolored ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 161,321 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass has discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 161,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass has discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,398 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 146,877 miles

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 135,209 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 12 Sep 2014 127,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked but unlikly to be misread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,844 miles

Both front and rear brake discs look worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,449 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,449 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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GR57 XMH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR57 XMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR57 XMH registered?

GR57 XMH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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